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  • Quantum physics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Control theory

Background:

  • Cooling quantum systems is crucial for many applications.
  • Current cooling schemes are limited by control force constraints.
  • Understanding the theoretical limits of cooling is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the absolute limit of cooling for a quantum system with bounded control forces.
  • To identify an optimal control protocol for cooling in different coupling regimes.
  • To provide simple expressions for the maximum achievable cooling.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of quantum system dynamics under weak and strong coupling.
  • Development and numerical validation of a globally optimal control protocol.
  • Derivation of analytical expressions for cooling limits.

Main Results:

  • An optimal control protocol for quantum cooling was identified.
  • The protocol is proven to be globally optimal with strong numerical evidence.
  • Simple expressions for the absolute cooling limit were derived.
  • The methods are applicable to broader state-preparation problems.

Conclusions:

  • The study establishes fundamental limits for cooling quantum systems.
  • The developed optimal control protocol offers a pathway to achieve near-maximal cooling.
  • The findings have implications for quantum technologies and state preparation.